Last year my dad had informed me he will be getting married in Tacloban the place his wife grew up in the Philippines . My dad said he would like all of his family members to attend since they couldn't go to the one in the United States. Carmina booked her flight during Philippine Airlines ’ year-end sale at the start of 2026. I told my dad about my travel plans for a short trip from Friday, April 17 to Sunday, April 19. My cousins also asked for my flight details so they could book the same flight. My dad said he will book my room for me sharing with two family members at Summit Hotel in Tacloban . Sending me the confirmation booking information for my reference. As the months went by, before I knew it, the big day had finally arrived—a rare event that doesn’t happen too often. Everything had been carefully planned by my dad and his wife, Tita Cielo. When we arrived, the check-in time was 2 PM, but there was a mix-up with the rooms. Some were ready for check-in, but the one...
This time I decided to find a place that was not too far away to drive from Manila some place that look different other than the beach. I wanted a place that reminded me of my hometown in California that I miss so much. When you have lived many years in California and you tend to miss the family, close friends and the most of all the freedom you think of the life you use to live when you had your chance to live the area you really call is your home. I wanted a short glipse of something that can remind me of the places of San Francisco, Los Angeles and so many more. Even though I am not in my real hometown to be with my family and close friends at least I can find something that comes to mind. When I had discovered Coco Mountain Resort my family and friends kept discouraging me to go here. They always said, why here. I kept telling them it just looked different in picture and I wanted to find something usual to write it up in my blog. Coco Mountain Resort is fifteen minutes...